Riverside vs Mowbray
Mowbray (median $420,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Riverside ($635,000).
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Riverside and Mowbray side by side
| Measure | Riverside | Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $635,000 | $420,000 |
| Median unit | $440,000 | $420,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $221/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Riverside scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverside (1005) sits above Mowbray (989).
- For buyers
- Mowbray is the lower entry point at $420,000 median, 34% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mowbray offers the higher gross rental yield (3.22% vs 2.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Riverside edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 989).
Riverside vs Mowbray: common questions
Is Riverside or Mowbray cheaper to buy in?
Mowbray has the lower median house price at $420,000, roughly 34% below Riverside ($635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Riverside or Mowbray have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverside scores 1005 vs 989 in Mowbray. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Riverside or Mowbray?
Riverside scores 18/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Riverside or Mowbray?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Mowbray vs 2.33% in Riverside. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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